Calculating Speed

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What is speed?

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Speed is the distance traveled per unit of time, typically measured in meters per second (m/s) or miles per hour (mph).

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What is the formula to calculate speed?

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The formula to calculate speed is S = d/t, where S is speed, d is distance, and t is time.

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If a car travels 300 miles in 3 hours, what is its speed?

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100 miles per hour (mph).

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How do you convert kilometers to miles?

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To convert kilometers to miles, multiply the distance in kilometers by 0.621371.

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What is the speed of an object that travels 100 meters in 5 seconds?

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20 meters per second (m/s).

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If a runner completes a 400-meter lap in 50 seconds, what is their speed?

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8 meters per second (m/s).

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What is the speed of a bicycle that travels 12 miles in 1 hour?

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12 miles per hour (mph).

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How do you find the distance traveled if you know speed and time?

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Distance can be found using the formula d = S x t, where d is distance, S is speed, and t is time.

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What is the speed of a jet plane that travels 660 meters in 5 seconds?

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132 meters per second (m/s).

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If a train travels at a speed of 60 miles per hour for 2 hours, how far does it travel?

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120 miles.